Real estate professionals, residents, and other consumers can now download a free iTunes application to check the assessed value of Peoria County properties. The application provides access to tax parcels and related public assessment information. The application can be found at http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/parcel-value-gis/id482620567 or by searching ” Peoria County GIS ” on the App Store on any Apple device.

Users can search by address or Parcel Identification Number (PIN) or use the iPhone’s GPS technology to locate where the user is in the county. The user can then select the property that they are interested in by touching that parcel. An aerial photo basemap is also available. Existing sales data are for valid sales in calendar years 2009 and 2010 only. There is no cost for the app, but data rates may apply.

GIS stands for Geographic Information Systems. The goal of the Peoria County GIS Division is to provide customers with efficient and dynamic geographic interfaces (digital maps) that are as dependable as they are useable. This application is the next big step in enabling consumers to be able to access the information they need independently and in a timely manner. See other mapping related tools and products at http://gis.peoriacounty.org.

For more information, please call Micah Williamson at 309-495-4840.